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Oxidation, Reduction

Oxidation is the process of losing electrons, often involving the addition of oxygen, while reduction is the gaining of electrons, typically involving the addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen. Redox reactions occur when oxidation and reduction happen simultaneously, playing crucial roles in respiration, corrosion, and energy production. These reactions are applied in various industries, including metal extraction, electroplating, and water purification.

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Oxidation, Reduction

Oxidation is the process of losing electrons, often involving the addition of oxygen, while reduction is the gaining of electrons, typically involving the addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen. Redox reactions occur when oxidation and reduction happen simultaneously, playing crucial roles in respiration, corrosion, and energy production. These reactions are applied in various industries, including metal extraction, electroplating, and water purification.

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Oxidation,

Reduction, &
Redox reaction.
Oxidation Reduction

1. Reduction is the process of gaining


1. Oxidation is the process of losing electrons during a chemical reaction.
electrons during a chemical reaction. 2. It often involves the addition of
2. It often involves the addition of oxygen hydrogen or the removal of oxygen.
or the removal of hydrogen. 3. Common examples include
3. Common examples include rusting, hydrogenation of oils and
combustion, and food spoilage. photosynthesis in plants.

Redox reaction
1. Redox refers to reactions where oxidation and reduction occur
simultaneously.
2. In a redox reaction, one substance loses electrons (oxidation) while another
gains them (reduction).
3. These reactions are essential in processes like respiration, corrosion, and
energy production.

Principles Applications
1. Redox reactions involve the transfer of 1. Used in industry for metal extraction and
electroplating.
electrons
2. Key in respiration and photosynthesis
. 2. Oxidation is losing electrons.
. 3. Vital in water purification and
3. Reduction is gaining electrons.
environmental cycles.
4. Oxidation and reduction occur
4. Power batteries and energy storage
together. systems
5.The reaction maintains charge balance. . 5. Helps prevent corrosion and rust.

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